Maybe these cereals need to be left in their box

All these cereals and none of the GMO containing ones are noted to contain GMOs. In addition Cascade and Nature's Path, EnviroKidz - these may be "organic" but are as sugary-sweet as the regular ones even without HFCS. My old favorite is Wheet-a-Bix but I prefer the "cake" to flakes..

Make sure you read the labels!

And remember, cold cereal turns to sugar faster than whole grain, hot cereal and can lead to health problems, organic or note.

Tired of your same-old flakes? These 18breakfast cerealvarieties will bowl you over.

By Lindsay Funston, RealSimple.com

The Classics

Many breakfast-cerealconcoctions come and go (R.I.P., Donkey Kong Crunch; adios, Urkel-O’s). Then there are the beloved stalwarts―raisin bran,corn flakes,crispy rice―that will be breakfast staples forever. But which brands in these traditional categories are best? Real Simple testers ate their way through 42 boxes to find out. (Note: All cereals tested in this story were free of high-fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils.)

Photo: Bob Hiemstra

The Best O's

The pure oaty flavor and the hearty crunch of these whole-grain rings, which contain just one gram of sugar per serving, easily won over testers. “No wonder my toddler can’t get enough of them,” one enthused.

The Best Raisin Bran

“The plump, juicy raisins aren’t overwhelmed by the number of flakes,” said a fan. “Plus, the fruit is free of that awful coating of sugar so many companies use.”

To buy:$4 for 14 ounces.

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The Best Corn Flakes

Trader Joe’s Organic Corn Flakes

“These large, sturdy flakes hold their shape, have a strong corn flavor even when drowned in milk, and don’t develop a slimy film like some other versions,” said one appreciative tester.

To buy:$2.50 for 12 ounces.

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The Best Frosted Wheat

Three Sisters Sweet Wheat

These bites have a dusting of icing on one side that adds a touch of sweetness to the milk. Bonus: The resealable plastic bag cuts down on wasteful packaging.

To buy:$3.40 for 15.5 ounces, Whole Foods Market.

The Best High-Fiber, Low-Fat

Cereals touted for their nutritional profile can’t always make the same claim for taste. Real Simple staffers sampled 77 options―all containing at least 3 grams of fiber, no more than 10 grams of sugar, and less than 2 grams of fat, as recommended by Marilyn Tanner-Blasiar, a registered dietitian and an American Dietetic Association spokesperson. Here are the breakfast champions.

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The Best High-Fiber

A medley of bran twigs, honey whole-grain puffs, and mini soy graham crackers, this won praise for being hearty and delicious. One of the healthiest of all the winners, it packs 13 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber into a single serving.

To buy:$4 for 14.1 ounces.

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The Best Shredded Wheat

Passionate shredded-wheat devotees raved about how the squares “absorb the milk just enough, without soaking it up like a sponge.” Said one of them, “It’s tightly woven and yet has a lovely, airy crunch.”

To buy:$4.20 for 17.5 ounces.

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The Best Crispy Whole Grain

Molasses perks up the flavors of corn, wheat, and rice in these woven brown crisps. “Forget toast in the morning. This reminds me of my favorite wheat bread, but with a more robust, nutty flavor,” a panelist said.

The Best High-Fiber Twigs

Many twigs are thin and brittle, said a taster. “This sturdy example stands up well to milk and fruit.” For an afternoon snack, try the cereal solo or sprinkled on yogurt. Half a cup contains a whopping 14 grams of fiber.

The Best Flax

It’s easy to get more heart-healthy omega-3s in your diet with these golden flakes. “They have a cute, cuplike shape that holds the milk,” commented a fan.

To buy:$4.60 for 13.25 ounces.

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The Best Kids' Cereals

Remember when you loved visiting Susie Schumacher’s house because her mom bought “sugar” cereal? It’s still a special treat today. A panel of 32 elementary-school testers munched their way through 93 contenders, none exceeding 15 grams of sugar (the limit for registered dietitian Tanner-Blasiar). These picks hit the sweet spot.

The Best Cocoa Cereal

“I could eat these all day,” said one 10-year-old panelist of the airy rice pebbles. “They stay crisp in the milk but seem to melt in your mouth. And they taste like hot chocolate.” (For a fourth grader, that’s a good thing.)